Jay Richardson
@jayirichardson.bsky.social
Freelance journalist writing on comedy. Bylines include the Scotsman, Guardian, Sunday Times, i, Telegraph, BBC, Channel 4, Independent, Irish Times, Metro, Herald, Vulture, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Chortle, The Reviews Hub, British Comedy Guide.
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The comedian trying to reinvent the Christmas cracker
The comedian trying to reinvent the Christmas cracker
Fin Taylor's making his own... complete with edgy jokes
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November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The comedian trying to reinvent the Christmas cracker
Reg Varney's On The Buses memorabilia to be auctioned: www.comedy.co.uk/people/fyi/9...
Reg Varney's On The Buses memorabilia to be auctioned - British Comedy Guide
Memorabilia from On The Buses star Reg Varney is going under the hammer via an online auction.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reg Varney's On The Buses memorabilia to be auctioned: www.comedy.co.uk/people/fyi/9...
Kayvan Novak revives Facejacker's Brian Bandonde for new podcast: www.comedy.co.uk/online/fyi/9...
Kayvan Novak revives Facejacker's Brian Bandonde for new podcast - British Comedy Guide
Kayvan Novak has revived his pretentious art critic character Brian Badonde for a new video podcast, launching The Brian Badonde Podcast with an interview with Adam Buxton.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Kayvan Novak revives Facejacker's Brian Bandonde for new podcast: www.comedy.co.uk/online/fyi/9...
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Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
But comic reveals he HAS written a film based on the sitcom
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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
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Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class
...and he reveals his children's love of Fawlty Towers
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November 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class
Krystal Evans profile @thelistuk.bsky.social : list.co.uk/news/the-lis...
The List Hot 100 2025 number 10: Krystal Evans | The List
From sketch revival baptism to hilariously honest stand-up, the comedian is turning her chaotic lived experience into a comedy gold mine
list.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Krystal Evans profile @thelistuk.bsky.social : list.co.uk/news/the-lis...
Luke McQueen interview (paywall): www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/come...
Is this the world’s most infuriating comedian? He certainly hopes so
Luke McQueen lies, pours soup on his head and uses AI to take down his enemies. No wonder his audiences sometimes walk out.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Luke McQueen interview (paywall): www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/come...
Russell Howard interview: inews.co.uk/culture/come...
Russell Howard: 'My son gives me a cosmic feeling of otherworldly happiness'
Ahead of his UK tour, the comedian talks about parenthood, getting through to teenagers, and addressing traumatic topics from sexual abuse to self-harm
inews.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Russell Howard interview: inews.co.uk/culture/come...
NextUp announces its next specials: www.chortle.co.uk/other-news/2...
NextUp announces its next speicals : Other news 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
NextUp announces its next speicals - Four stand-up shows already in the bag
www.chortle.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
NextUp announces its next specials: www.chortle.co.uk/other-news/2...
Blackadder in Bethlehem script up for auction (paywall): www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-r...
Blackadder in Bethlehem — is the lost Christmas script too ‘offensive’?
Richard Curtis abandoned the legendary TV series’ first festive special in 1988 for fear ‘it would cause too much offence’. Was he right?
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Blackadder in Bethlehem script up for auction (paywall): www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-r...
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Comic clashed with loud audience member... now he's behind bars
Comic clashed with loud audience member... now he's behind bars
Claims and counter-claims in US case
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November 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Comic clashed with loud audience member... now he's behind bars
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Six comedy pilots release on audio
Six comedy pilots release on audio
Reviving the spirit of Comedy Playhouse
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November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Six comedy pilots release on audio
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Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet
An opportunity the comic couldn't pass up...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class. Story @chortle.bsky.social: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class - ...and he reveals his children's love of Fawlty Towers
www.chortle.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class. Story @chortle.bsky.social: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Rob Beckett & Judi Love to be 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown regulars: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8571...
Rob Beckett & Judi Love to be 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown regulars - British Comedy Guide
Rob Beckett and Judi Love are joining 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown as regulars, with Beckett becoming a team captain and Love a returning guest.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Rob Beckett & Judi Love to be 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown regulars: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8571...
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet. Story @chortle: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet - An opportunity the comic couldn't pass up...
https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/59537/daniel_sloss%3A_i_snorted_cocaine_off_hitler’s_toilet
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet. Story @chortle: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
BBC Comedy Festival coming to Liverpool in May 2026: www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
The BBC Comedy Festival is coming to Liverpool in May 2026
The BBC Comedy Festival is back for a fifth time and in May 2026 the host city will be Liverpool
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November 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
BBC Comedy Festival coming to Liverpool in May 2026: www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Stanley Baxter & Billy Connolly profiled for BBC Scotland's Christmas: www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/970/bbc-...
Stanley Baxter & Billy Connolly profiled for BBC Scotland's Christmas - British Comedy Guide
BBC Scotland has announced its Christmas comedy programming, featuring Billy Connolly, Stanley Baxter, Karen Dunbar and Jack Docherty in the guise of Police Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Stanley Baxter & Billy Connolly profiled for BBC Scotland's Christmas: www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/970/bbc-...
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It's virtually a comedy gig!
It's virtually a comedy gig!
An industry first as stand-up tour adds a VR stop
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November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It's virtually a comedy gig!
BBC TV Christmas comedy line-up revealed: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8570...
BBC TV Christmas comedy line-up revealed - British Comedy Guide
The BBC has confirmed its new comedy highlights for the Christmas season include special episodes of Mandy, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Amandaland and Here We Go.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
BBC TV Christmas comedy line-up revealed: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8570...
Ludwig wins an international Emmy: www.televisual.com/news/ludwig-...
Ludwig, Rivals win at International Emmys - Televisual
The winners of the 53rd International Emmy Awards have been named
www.televisual.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ludwig wins an international Emmy: www.televisual.com/news/ludwig-...
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio - Comic gives up his Sunday slot after 10 years and 450+ episodes
www.chortle.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Final Stand-up & Deliver heat progresses three comics: www.comedy.co.uk/live/fyi/968...
Final Stand-up & Deliver heat progresses three comics - British Comedy Guide
Three more comics progressed to the final of Stand-up & Deliver from the third heat last night, completing the line-up.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Final Stand-up & Deliver heat progresses three comics: www.comedy.co.uk/live/fyi/968...
Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds
Researchers say results underline large language models’ poor grasp of humour, empathy and cultural nuance
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Netflix: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Netflix
Lena Dunham's Netflix series "Too Much" is done after one season at Netflix.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Netflix: variety.com/2025/tv/news...